47. Direct Clutch Assemble

^ Tools Required
- J 21362-1 Direct Clutch Piston and Inner Seal Protector
- J 38732-1 Direct Clutch Piston and Outer Seal Protector
- J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor
- J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adapter
- J 38695 Direct Clutch Spiral Retaining Ring Installer





1. Install the direct clutch intermediate seal (622) onto the direct clutch housing (623) with the seal lip facing upward.





2. Lubricate the direct clutch piston seal (619) with DEXRON III transmission fluid.
3. Install the J 21362-1 and the J 38732-1 onto the direct clutch housing (623). Lubricate the tools with DEXRON III transmission fluid.
4. Install the direct clutch piston (619) into the direct clutch housing (623) using a rotating movement until the direct clutch piston (619) is seated.





5. Install the direct clutch spring assembly (607).
6. Install the J 23327 and the J 25018-A onto the direct clutch housing (623).
7. Compress the direct clutch spring assembly (607).
8. Install the direct clutch spring retainer ring (608).
9. Remove the tools.





10. Dip all of the direct clutch plates in DEXRON III transmission fluid.
11. Install the direct clutch apply plate (wave) (609).
12. Install the direct clutch plates (611, 618). Alternate the clutch plates, starting with the steel plate first (5 steel, 5 composite).
13. Install the direct clutch backing plate (617).
14. Install the direct clutch backing plate retaining ring (616).





15. Turn the direct clutch housing (623) over.
16. Assemble the intermediate roller clutch assembly (624) and races into the intermediate sprag clutch outer race (625) with the lip of the cage facing the direct clutch drum.
17. Install the intermediate sprag clutch outer race (625) with the grooved side facing up:
^ Use a clockwise rotating motion to ease assembly
^ The sprag clutch outer race (625) should not rotate counterclockwise
18. Assemble the intermediate sprag clutch retainer (626).





19. Insert the intermediate sprag clutch retainer retaining ring (627) onto the direct clutch housing hub (623).
20. Use the J 38695 in order to complete the installation of the intermediate sprag clutch retainer retaining ring. Rotate the J 38695 counterclockwise while pressing down.